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Episode 25
I bid you welcome.
My congratulations, Your Highness.
Have you been faring well, Your Majesty?
I laud your efforts in coming here.
I present you Princess Yeon. She was sent by King Daeso...
to celebrate this auspicious day.
She left her homeland and faced difficulties because of certain aggravations,
but originally she is the late Tak Rok's daughter, and His Majesty's niece.
His Majesty hopes that Her Highness will become the bridge of...
our newfound harmony, after so many vicissitudes.
All right.
Escort the delegation to their quarters, and show them the utmost respect.
Yes, Your Majesty.
How do you explain this?
Didn't you tell me that her father was a physician from Jolbon?
Forgive me, Sire.
Are you saying even the Intelligence Bureau couldn't learn of such crucial details?
There must be a reason why Daeso sent her here as part of the delegation.
To make sure they don't cause any accident,
constantly keep an eye on the Buyeo delegation's movements.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You must not let this hamper your resolve.
Consider her as someone you have never met before.
How can I possibly do that?
I finally meet her again after worrying for so long,
and I'm exploding with desire from within.
How can I deceive myself?
If you truly want to do something for her sake,
never show your feelings for her again.
Supervisor.
What could be the reason King Daeso sent her here?!
It's nothing more than a stratagem to make you stray off your path.
What King Daeso is doing now is testing Your Highness.
The best you can do to protect her is make them believe she means nothing to you.
Only then will she be able to free herself of their pressure.
Keep an eye on His Highness?!
Until the ceremony is over, he must not meet anyone,
if not for official occasions.
You must always stay by His Highness's side.
Is there a reason why we must do that?
Tell us.
What is happening with His Highness?
Lady Yeon came as part of the Buyeo delegation.
You realize yourself how important for His Highness all this is.
Just as the chieftains are checking His Highness's every move,
they must never get the chance to exploit even the slightest of weaknesses.
So you must make sure the two never meet outside of official events.
What now? Do we really need to trail him?
He said it's for His Highness's sake.
Maro.
It's him, right?
The one who was with you at the Black Shadows' camp.
Ohh... it's Maenggwang.
Since they're looking after Lady Yeon, we don't really need to do anything.
Should we...
The troops are always on stand-by, so should you need anything,
you may ask them.
If you plan to spy on me, there is no need to do that.
Spy?!
I am merely looking after Your Highness to protect you.
If you think I came here daunted by His Majesty's pressure,
then you're sorely mistaken.
The reason I came to Goguryeo was only to offer meritorious service...
and swiftly wash away all of my father's false accusations.
I shall be waiting myself for such a momentous endeavor to bear its fruits.
If you excuse me, I shall leave you alone.
Is that wench really a Buyeo princess?
Yes.
They brought her back to Buyeo during the last war,
and it seems her identity was restored.
She is now here as part of the Buyeo delegation.
So the wench who captured Muhyul's heart...
is a Buyeo princess after all?!
That's exactly what I said.
That's wondrous.
Won...drous?
If we can use her to our benefit,
we might be able to stop this crowning ceremony.
Here is a message from His Majesty.
Your role has become even more important now.
King Daeso agreed to send us the Black Shadows.
We shall spare no effort to support your cause.
He even said he could send you the border defense guards, if needed.
Sangganim. We completed all preparations.
Do you realize that the fate of all our past crown princesses...
was just as nefarious as their spouses?
Prince Dojeol's consort was buried alive when he perished,
while Prince Haemyeong's spouse met her demise during an insurrection.
Come tomorrow, you will take part in the crowning ceremony,
and become our new Crown Princess.
What I'm telling you is that such a position does not guarantee you'll become Empress.
Depending on how you behave, I could make you Empress,
or make sure you join your spouse's journey, as he departs for the netherworld.
Do you understand what I'm telling you?
I shall never forget I am a Biryu clan woman before any other title,
so you needn't worry.
Escort her out.
Yes.
Until the end of the ceremony, the Biryu clan shall be responsible...
for Her Highness's security.
Should you need anything or to voice any grievance, you may let me know.
Yes.
Escort her to her quarters.
Nunim.
The Crown Princess is seeking audience with you.
And why would I need to meet that wench?
I have no intention to see her, so just tell her to go back.
Nunim, don't act like this.
I perfectly understand what you're going through,
but what would people say, if you even refuse audience with her?!
Just meet her.
Let her in.
Escort her.
I bid you welcome.
Here, have a seat.
Seeing you reminds me of the first time I entered this palace.
You must be anxious and daunted by all this,
but you shall soon adapt to it,
so come to me whenever you're curious about anything.
I am grateful for your consideration.
We have such a comely crown princess,
and her spouse's heart has been stolen by someone else.
Nunim, don't...
She shall soon learn it herself, why hide it?
I just feel remorseful, as a fellow woman.
Should the crown prince refuse to open himself to you,
don't feel disheartened, and just wait.
Men are all the same, after all.
Even if their attention leads them astray, they will soon come back where it counts.
Particularly when we're talking of a Buyeo princess.
He will certainly not let this infatuation with an enemy princess last long.
Did that wench really go outside the palace?
I saw it with my own eyes.
Get rid of her.
Are you really planning to slay Yeon?
If a Buyeo envoy perishes in Goguryeo territory,
Buyeo shan't just sit and stare at it unfold.
To prepare for the consequences, wouldn't the ceremony be postponed?
But, should anything go wrong, we would bear the grunt.
She's no longer a nameless slave. She's a Buyeo princess now.
We have no other choice.
It is either halting the ceremony, or facing our demise,
one of the two.
Did you find out? Where did Lady Yeon go?
She went outside the palace.
What? Where to?
Looks like she went out to meet Mahwang.
Balso, where is His Highness?
His Highness? Why?
You don't think...
It's their last chance to meet.
Are you out of your mind? She's surrounded by guards,
how is he ever going to meet her?
And what if the Supervisor finds out?
Whatever it takes, we must find a way.
Let's just ignore it. We can always keep quiet about this.
How could we?
The ceremony is tomorrow, after which Lady Yeon will head back to Buyeo.
This could be their very last chance to meet each other.
Have you come to visit Her Highness?
Many watchful eyes adorn this place, so shouldn't you abstain from doing this?
May I meet Yeon for a moment?
The princess is not inside the palace, at the moment.
She's not?!
She went out to meet a certain Mahwang.
You needn't worry about her safety.
Our guards are strenuously protecting her, so nothing will happen.
Didn't I tell you I'd make one myself, one day?
You made something this pretty all by yourself?
Of course. I spent sleepless nights at the workshop to make it.
Look how nice you look with it.
What if Her Majesty finds out once again?
Then, I can just run to a faraway place with you.
What are you doing here?!
If you must keep doing this, just take her back!
Come on, go get your things.
What are you saying?
Where else would you send her?!
So, at least keep your promise!
If you keep coming here incognito and Her Majesty finds out,
not only Yeonhwa, but I'll be in danger as well!
Just help me out.
Either stop coming here, or take her with you.
It's up to you.
All right.
I'll refrain from visiting, so I entrust Yeonhwa to you.
Don't worry about me, Your Highness.
Ehhhh! Enough. Enough...
Hurry up and go. Now.
Ohh ohh! Will you stop with that gaze of yours?!
Hurry up! Quick, quick, quick!
Go.
Ahhh... really.
Ahhh... can't have a single moment of peace around here.
Gong Chan.
Gong Chan!
Master!
- Master! - What's wrong with you?
Yeon!
- Yeon!! - Master.
You... What happened to you?
The arrow... How about the arrow?
Are you really all right?
- Why? - Now... can't call her just "Yeon."
- Uh?! - Her Highness.
She came as part of the Buyeo delegation.
Ahhh... it's a pleasure to meet you.
I brought a present for you, Master.
It's nothing compared to all the devotion you showed me,
but I hope you will accept my sincerity.
Ahhhh... well. You didn't need to...
You didn't need to do that, really.
I'm grate...ful, Your Highness.
Your Highness.
To prevent any sudden occurrence, I redeployed the Third Brigade...
guarding the palace outskirts, and we're carefully observing the chieftains.
Maro and I will check the northern gates,
so you head for the western gates, Chamgunnim.
Yes.
Do you have anything to tell me?
Tell me. Where is Chulbalso?
He should be meeting with Mahwang, by now.
Mahwang? Why?
We're trying to work with Mahwang to get you and Lady Yeon to meet.
But we have a condition, if you wish to meet her.
This must be the very last time you meet her.
Will you agree to that?
We must return on time, and the ceremony must take place without a blemish.
Will you agree to that?
Ohhh... you must have gone through so much effort to get here!
- So, I hear your name is Maenggweng... - Maenggwang.
Ahhh! Gwang. Accept my apologies.
- Here, take this. - Yes! It's for you.
But, what does that "gwang" stand for?
Oh... well, that... That's not so important, right?
Buyeo swords are the best, all right!
- And Yeon? - She's inside.
Someone is trying to harm her. Go back to the palace now.
Yes.
- It's trouble. - What's wrong?
We can't find Lady Yeon.
Go out and find her, now.
Your Highness. You must return swiftly.
Are you looking for this?
Just as you regained your identity after all that asperity,
I did the same, Your Highness.
I am a Buyeo princess,
and you are the Crown Prince of Goguryeo.
We shall never get the chance to meet like this again,
and we can't do that, either.
Do you think saying that will help me find solace?
I'd rather see you resent me.
You're not to be blamed for the way our relationship must end.
It was me who chose Your Highness,
and that is the reason I decided to cut our ties myself.
You must forget me as well.
Milady!
I'll remember all the devotion and consideration you've shown me,
for the rest of my days.
May you live long and prosper.
We can't find His Highness.
What now? We must head to the ceremony now,
but you can't go there alone, Your Highness.
Is there anybody who knows his whereabouts?
- No, the Sangganim... - Don't even mention that.
Should the Biryu clan learn of this, I'll make you pay.
What are you telling me...
Didn't you receive orders from the Sangga to report on our movements?
From this moment on, you will not answer to the Sangga,
but to me.
Is that understood?
Yes.
It's Her Highness Princess Seryu.
My name is Yiji.
I trust you know what Muhyul went through to get to where he is now.
Take good care of him, from now on.
I shall bear it in mind.
We completed all preparations for the ceremony.
May the heavens heed the pledge of Goguryeo's ruler King Yuri.
I shall hereby proclaim my third son Muhyul as the Crown Prince,
and let him join in conjugal ties with the Crown Princess,
so may you kindle the path they shall walk on in prosperity.
This sword...
is passed onto Goguryeo's crown princes.
After gracing Dojeol and Haemyeong's hands, I shall now bestow it upon you,
so may you fulfill the fervent hopes that followed them into the netherworld.
This speculum...
has been bestowed upon our crown princesses for generations.
As the mother of our people,
it shall always remind you of whom you must cherish,
so take good care of it.
I am deeply honored to see so many delegations...
participate in this crowning ceremony.
The Biryu clan and Goguryeo's royal family are now one,
so Goguryeo shall now open a new chapter in our history.
For the Crown Prince and Princess,
let us raise our goblets in celebration!
Your Highness.
Her Highness is waiting.
Your Highness.
I know...
that the eyes of the Biryu clan are on me,
and that I shan't treat badly one of their ladies.
But... I don't know why it feels all so suffocating.
I apologize.
How could someone joining this country's heir to the throne in conjugal ties...
lament his late arrival?
The reason I apologize is because I can't let you capture my heart.
I already love another woman.
I know what I just said will hurt you,
but as hiding it would make things even worse for you,
I tried to be honest.
I saw that woman, too.
Her beauty bewildered me, even after only a slight glance.
I felt she was worthy of stealing your heart from me.
But, it is with me you must spend this night, Your Highness.
That is because I fully know what could happen to you,
if you go past that door.
However far away your heart might be,
our people must believe you spent the night with me.
That is the reason you accepted this marriage,
and what His Majesty and the Sangga wish for.
I shall not force you to love me right now,
and neither will I ask you to forget her.
But I believe time is on my side.
Because I believe one day you will come to me,
I shall wait for you.
Milady!
Welcome.
If the Chief Retainer learns of this, we'll be in trouble.
Let's hurry back.
All right.
How have you been?
What is the matter?
Lady Yeon...
Looks like Mabisan*.
*Also known as Mafeishan, an anesthetic
And where did she get that?
Forgive me.
She wanted to meet someone close to her when she worked here...
Didn't I tell you not to let anyone in without my consent?!
If we capture and question her...
Are you planning to let everyone know she ran away?!
Should people learn of this,
Buyeo will become the laughing stock of all delegations here.
Before those Goguryeo fools realize it, you must find her.
Alive or dead, that doesn't concern me.
Bring her to me before we leave!
Yes.
What happened?
Princess Yeon disappeared.
You will have to deal with this yourself.
Looks like you'll be safe now.
I will not tell His Highness.
If you excuse me...
Let's go.
Then, are you telling me she went outside the palace?
Looks like it.
Get the private guards, and rummage every inch of this place!
We must find her, at all costs!
Yes!
Tonight...
I shall wait for you again.
I don't want to hurt you any longer.
I can accept you as my consort,
but that is all I can do for you.
From now on, don't bedeck yourself in official garments,
nor wait for me deep into the night.
For the time being, I shall be away from the capital.
Your Highness.
No matter how far you are, I shall be waiting.
No matter how long that wait will be,
my heart will always be ready to accept your love.
I shall therefore see the day when you sleep by my side.
Your Highness. The Buyeo delegation is leaving the capital.
Shouldn't you be present to bid them farewell?
No need.
Shouldn't he go?
This could be the last time for real.
Even if he sees her, so what? It's only going to hurt more.
You want troops?!
Yes, Your Majesty.
Is that the reason you summoned the Council?
The morale of our troops has never been higher.
I will gain the approval of the Council, after which I shall lead those troops,
and begin a campaign to conquer our foes.
All right.
You convince the Council.
Yes, Your Majesty.
The reason I summoned you here today,
is for my plans to invade Yangmaek.
Our war with Buyeo only ended recently.
But, are you proposing we rage war once again?
Ever since the marriage between Biryu clan and the royal family,
our country has never enjoyed so much internal unity before.
What's more, our troops' morale is still riding on our triumph against Buyeo.
So should the Council support this campaign, I shall subjugate Yangmaek,
and pave the way to defeat Buyeo and the Xin.
What will you do?
Will you support our efforts with troops?
We shall follow your wish, providing troops and supplies.
I shall follow the Sangga's wish as well.
Your Excellency!
What is the reason you came to that conclusion?
How can we provide troops to Muhyul?!
Are you going to bow down to the Crown Prince's influence, now?
It's to take control of the capital.
We must make sure the royal guards and Muhyul move outside the palace.
You know our plans, so prepare for our mission.
What did you just say?
Yeon disappeared?!
And where on earth did she go?!
Forgive us, Your Majesty.
We couldn't find her whereabouts.
Muhyul, is he responsible?!
It doesn't look like it, Sire.
Foolish thing.
And I showed her so much benevolence.
She dares to defy my command?!
I shall never forgive that wench!
When will Dojin gain control of the capital?!
To start a campaign against Yangmaek, Muhyul requested for troops.
He said he will attack once Muhyul leaves Gungnae Fortress with his army.
Your Majesty. I shall lead our Black Shadows and head to Goguryeo.
Spare no effort in supporting Dojin.
Your Highness.
A message from His Majesty.
The Black Shadows and I shall take care of all the guards defending the main gates.
You take all the private guards, and attack the western gates.
The guards led by Taecheon have extraordinary skills.
Will we be able to subjugate them, with only a few hundred men?
If we can capture King Yuri, then everything will go smoothly.
Before our great endeavor, I shall get rid of the Sangga.
Still, how could you just spend the night staring at each other?
Did it dishearten you?
It didn't.
I must be forever grateful to you for giving me this chance,
but I must win His Highness's heart by myself.
I hear the Crown Prince started training his troops.
I know.
And he does that a few days after marriage.
It's natural that out of sight will turn into out of mind.
You needn't worry.
Should His Highness walk away from me, I can always get closer myself.
What happened to the Council's troops?
They will reach Cheonmunryeong in three days.
When their troops arrive, we shall begin deployment.
Make sure there are no impediments.
Yes.
I shall spend the night here at the encampment, with the troops.
Your Highness.
How about you leave this to us, and return to the palace for the night?
The place where you should be right now is Her Highness's quarters.
We will soon deploy for the border.
I shall remain with my troops.
I think you're just using that as a pretext to avoid the Crown Princess.
What you say is right.
You can just think of it as focusing on this training to forget Lady Yeon,
or that I'm merely leaving the palace to escape from my consort.
But...
whenever I stand in front of my men wearing this armor,
it is only as their leader.
It is to protect their lives,
and make sure my leadership helps them achieve our goals.
It's been quite a while since the last time we had a duel.
We haven't done it once, ever since our days in Jolbon.
Should we have a duel now, then?
How... Should I just try to stop them?
- What if they get hurt? - Let them go.
Are you all right?
Your Highness.
There is somewhere you must come with me.
Maro.
I want to be alone tonight.
Show me anger, instead.
If you're hurt, say it.
If you miss someone,
tell me you want to see her.
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What is this?
Do you think hiding like this will solve anything?
Even if far away, I shall stand by your side,
so you must come back.
How can I leave you here and just go back?
I shan't forget nor give up on you.
I want you by my side.
Nobody...
will ever stop me from doing that.
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